Clarence J. “Blackie-Can Man” Strieker, age 64, died in his home on February 3, 2017. He was born on January 13, 1953 in Quincy, the son of Carl Reed and Mildred Strieker.

Survivors include: A DAUGHTER: Amanda Morse, a step-son Mike Morse, two half-brothers: Kevin Reed and Randy Reed, four half-sisters: Nancy Taylor, Brenda Short, Billie Reed and Carolyn Reed, two special nephews Roger Lee Strieker and Steven Short and two special nieces: Amy Strieker and Sarah (Bobby) Walton. Numerous more nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, three half-brothers: Martin Mallady, Steven Short and Carl Reed in infancy, one sister: Christine Strieker and step-father Irvin Bellmeyer.
Memorials may be made to the family.